Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th October 2024, 12:45 PM
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It was the; can't see the wood for the trees,...
It was the; can't see the wood for the trees, type of dark photos and the lime inlay that really confused me to opinion the Solomon Island. However in {Fijian Artefacts, Tasmanian Museum and Art...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th October 2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 14
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Greatly appreciated the contributions here on...
Greatly appreciated the contributions here on this thread. Some learning here. I was of the opinion that Fijian work did not have lime inlay. All the books I have featuring Fijian art do not...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th October 2024, 06:10 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th October 2024, 03:09 PM
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Well it has arrived and some new photos. So...
Well it has arrived and some new photos. So perhaps lime inlay is not so odd when discussing Fijian clubs. Now I have it in my hands although not one of those big heavy polished clubs, more like...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th October 2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 14
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Well a new development. Link originally...
Well a new development. Link originally uploaded by the Late Great VANDOO in page one there is this example "FIJI CLUB NAMED MADRALI" . So it may well be Fijian and if so I did rather...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th October 2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 14
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10thRoyal,
Thank you for your input ,...
10thRoyal,
Thank you for your input , much appreciated. I am not an expert. "Expert", well I could see an "Expert" really no more than an expert in the market, what sells. Especially when it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2024, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 14
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Solomon/PNG for want of better info
Pushed the boat out today and in a big way for me especially as I was meant to have stopped collecting . I have not seen a club like this before and it cast a spell on me. The photos are not the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2024, 01:59 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th October 2024, 04:59 PM
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India not an area I know much about but this...
India not an area I know much about but this piece appears to be made from cast iron not the best material for a weapon so I suggest it might be from some kind of ceremonial pole arm. It could...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2024, 04:17 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 27
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I am glad I did not pay much for this sword. ...
I am glad I did not pay much for this sword. Once stuck in the scabbard, I managed to get it out but it was heavily rusted, deep rust. The rust had rotted the inside of the scabbard. The way...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st October 2024, 10:33 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 27
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This is one I had with a native blade quite...
This is one I had with a native blade quite flexible and razor . There. is a much better photo of it with the scabbard some where on this site but I cannot find it for now. Wish I had kept...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2024, 09:13 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2024, 07:47 PM
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Got this piece at real knock down price as ...
Got this piece at real knock down price as the blade is stuck in the scabbard. I am hoping for easy retrieval and a fair condition blade that is not too rusty, fingers cross. Will follow...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2024, 07:43 PM
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Just picked this leather shield off the well...
Just picked this leather shield off the well known selling platform. A real bargain, I am surprised it did not sell the first time round. Just needs some oil just to enhance that antique...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th September 2024, 03:37 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2024, 04:50 PM
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The Shona people mainly in Zimbabwe and...
The Shona people mainly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique some in Zambia. Your piece is probably mid 20th century. Once known as Mashonaland. However as in most areas of Africa different ethnic groups...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2024, 03:41 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2024, 12:40 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2024, 07:01 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2024, 07:30 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 27
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You might find this dagger interesting. Scroll...
You might find this dagger interesting. Scroll down to figure 8 in the link you provided. Although the scabbard is different you see the same weapon. This is obviously 20th century and pristine....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th September 2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th September 2024, 03:00 PM
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